{"product_id":"milkweed-seed-collection-common-butterfly-and-rose-milkweed-for-monarch-support","title":"Milkweed Seed Collection – Common, Butterfly, and Rose Milkweed for Monarch Support","description":"\u003cp\u003eStrengthen your local ecosystem with this Milkweed Seed Collection from Survival Garden Seeds. Featuring Common Milkweed, Butterfly Milkweed, and Rose (Swamp) Milkweed, this diverse perennial mix provides essential habitat and food sources for monarch butterflies and other pollinators. As milkweed habitats disappear across North America, home gardeners can play a meaningful role by planting these resilient, nectar-rich wildflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Valuable Milkweeds for Pollinator Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButterfly Milkweed \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cem\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e) forms compact, bushy plants 12–18 inches tall with bright orange blooms. These hardy perennials offer nectar for adult butterflies and host-site foliage for monarch caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Milkweed\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAsclepias syriaca\u003c\/em\u003e) grows 24–40 inches tall with broad leaves and soft pink, star-shaped flower clusters. It is a primary nursery plant for monarch eggs, caterpillars, and chrysalises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRose or Swamp Milkweed\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAsclepias incarnata\u003c\/em\u003e) reaches 24–40 inches tall and produces dusty rose, star-like flowers. Narrow, smooth leaves and long-lasting blooms attract monarchs along with bees and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love the Milkweed Seed Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes three complementary species to support monarchs through every life stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful perennial wildflowers that return year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts butterflies, bees, and other vital pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps restore declining milkweed habitat in home gardens and community spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for naturalized landscapes, borders, rain gardens, and pollinator patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor best germination, cold stratification is recommended. Place seeds on a damp paper towel, roll gently, and refrigerate for 2–3 weeks before planting. After stratification, sow seeds in full sun in well-drained soil. Keep soil evenly moist until plants are established. Once mature, milkweed tolerates a range of conditions, from garden beds to naturalized areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Habitat Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant milkweed in clusters to help butterflies locate the plants more easily. Combine multiple species for staggered bloom times and broader habitat value. Avoid pesticides, which can harm developing caterpillars. Allow plants to mature fully so they continue to support monarch populations year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SurvivalGardenSeeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50802485068062,"sku":"SGSMilkweedCollection","price":9.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/3248\/7710\/files\/Milkweed-Collection-01_a0ecbde7-e06f-45b8-8b8a-207ef34599c2.jpg?v=1776626688","url":"https:\/\/guidrozfamilyfarm.com\/products\/milkweed-seed-collection-common-butterfly-and-rose-milkweed-for-monarch-support","provider":"Guidroz Family Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}